Purdue Global Reviews of Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Instructors were outstanding!!! Not just academics. Extensive experience in the real world. Great experience with Financial Aid. They were always able to answer my questions and solve any issues. Student Advisors - I had several. 1st one at the beginning was very helpful. Then pretty much never heard from her again. 2nd one helped somewhat, then never heard from them again either. 3rd one was the best. He tirelessly answered all my questions, and worked until all my issues were resolved. Kudos to... Read More "Michael". Career Services - were awesome! One point, they helped me revamp my resume and cover letter, which was instrumental in landing a job. Quote the man hiring me at the interview, 'I had many question I was going to ask you. But after reading your resume, I am not going to ask them. I want (to hire) you!' When I enrolled in Purdue I had been out of school for 43 years. While I have extensive experience, I never went to college. It is because of my phenomenal instructers, that I was not only able to graduate with my BS, but did so with Summa Cum Laude Honors! The one major beef I have is that when class units start on Wednesdays and end on Tuesdays, please, DO NOT have seminars on Sundays, Mondays, and especially not on Tuesdays, which is ludicrous. This gives students very little time to make any corrections to assignments. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my experiences at Purdue.

I initially learned about Purdue Global because the company I work for offered a certification through the university. My company paid for 98% of the tuition and I completed four ten-weeks sessions with a 4.0 GPA. I then applied for a scholarship for the bachelor's program through my company and was accepted. After learning about the experiential learning program, I decided to pay my own tuition for it, and was awarded nearly 40 credits upon completion. The ExcelTrack program at Purdue was not covered... Read More by my employer so I applied for student loans and completed my degree within less than two years of starting. This program was amazing. It took a lot of hard work, a lot of essay writing, and a lot of discipline but I earned my bachelor of science degree in a very short period of time and for less than $15,000. My experience at Purdue Global was nothing short of miraculous. After feeling like an educational failure for the past 35 years, I finally completed something that I had desperately desired. The professors at Purdue Global were, almost without fail, helpful, responsive, and encouraging. I graduated on December 23, 2022, Magna Cum Laude. If you are able to work independently, follow directions, and consistently turn out decent essays, you can complete your degree very quickly and very economically. I also took individual regular courses and the pace was incredibly doable for me. I so enjoyed my experience at Purdue Global, that I am currently enrolling for the MBA ExcelTrack program. I expect to complete my Master's degree in less than a year. The critical reviews I have seen here seem to be primarily the fault of the students who are writing them. If you can't follow directions, read the rules, or understand the expectations of secondary education, that is on you. There were no surprises as far as what I was required to do as a student and plenty of timely communication if I failed to meet a requirement or deadline. As far as gatekeeping on the ExcelTrack program, that is not entirely accurate. Yes, you are required to wait for a grade on each individual class assignment before you can go on to the next module, but you can take as many different classes as you want each semester. I took four to five. So when one module was turned in for one class, while I awaited that grade, I could work on a module from another class. There was no downtime for me. My goal was to complete 3-5 modules per week and I never had to wait to continue. You are required to complete the Capstone as a separate and individual ten-week class but that allows time to focus on the somewhat expanded requirements of that course. I can proudly say that I am a graduate of Purdue University Global and would (and have) recommended it to any prospective adult student who is ready to finally get their degree.

Officer of the registrar for returning students isn’t helpful. Nothing like trying to further your education with someone who doesn’t know answers to basic questions. Student advisors stop advising when you hit sophomore level, even when you reach out to them. To think, you need guidance and they are unable to guide you because they don’t know say the masters side but you can’t talk to a masters SA unless you have enrolled completely in said masters program. I’m two weeks from graduating, have no... Read More career opportunity guidance, I still have questions regarding furthering my studies, and I haven’t heard from a single advisor in the masters program even after a 3 hour call in and bouncing around. Professors for the most part have been great, they back end office of PUG is not great.

Transitioning to Purdue University Global was exactly what I needed in my life. It allowed me to work more and to continue my education while deployed. The faculty was incredibly flexible during my deployment schedule and allowed me to work ahead when possible, and to catch up when needed. The flexibility offered during the courses was incredibly helpful when working overnight or when traveling for work or for the military. I found the content to be engaging, the coursework appropriate in difficulty... Read More and volume, the material interesting, and the instructors very knowledgeable. I did not have a single instructor who would not answer any questions I had or help me when I needed it. Every instructor that I had wanted to see each student succeed and ensured that any questions or concepts were addressed in front of the entire class so that everyone understood the information. The setup for the discussion boards made it easy to connect with other students on a personal level, and the seminars were fun and informative. I found the resources such as VMock incredibly helpful for creating a rock-solid resume. The Purdue Global Library helped me immensely in finding appropriate and helpful resources for assignments. I have recommended Purdue University Global to others in the military or for those who work in law enforcement and want to continue their education due to the flexibility offered.

Attending Purdue Global has been a fantastic experience, I have had my ups and downs but overall the experience has been worth it. I was challenged and inspired by the professors who instructed each course and had great interaction with my fellow students. I was a bit late getting started and finishing my college degree program but it didn't matter I was motivated to complete my degree for personal and professional reasons and Purdue Global goal facilitated that for me. I have learned that it is... Read More never too late to continue your education and strive to always be better and improve yourself. Thank you for helping me complete this milestone in my life and I am looking forward to future classes.

Purdue University Global has been an amazing experienced. All professors are understanding when it comes to the hectic military life. When I first enrolled that was my biggest fear that I would fall behind due to the last minute "to dos" within my job in the military. If a question was ever asked either to the professors or to different departments, they were always quick to respond. Professors always gave their students their personal cell phone numbers making it easier to reach them when unexpected... Read More things occurred.

I really enjoy the online format with live interaction and explanation from the professors and chatting with other students. I have read some of the negative reviews and they make no sense. I am an older student finishing up my BS of Criminal Justice/Homeland Security in April, 2020. The workload is manageable, but one has to get into a rhythm and stick with it. Stick to a schedule and you'll be fine. They also understand that life and work happen and that sometimes they interfere. As long as you... Read More communicate with your professor, they will work with you if life or work is making your assignment late. They can grant you an extension without penalty for a day or two extra to complete. All my professors have been very knowledgeable and personable. I liked the format of Purdue so much that I actually came back from Penn State to finish up my degree with them. Additionally, I will start in June with Purdue on my Masters in Homeland Security/Emergency Management. I highly recommend Purdue Global and even referred my daughter who will be starting her Paralegal in January 2020!